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Care for our Natural Resources

 "Past, Present and Future of Conservation Districts"

Our History

Our Mission

Soil and Water Districts began in 1935 when the U.S. was in the middle of the worst man made ecological disaster - The Dust Bowl.  
The Wood SWCD was chartered in 1949. 

Dedicated to the care of the environment through responsible land and water policies, conservation practices, development, oversight and environmental education.

Our Vision

To be recognized as the lead Wood County Agency providing innovative tools to protect natural resources and enhance the quality of life for present and future generations.

The Latest Conservation News.

Current Event & Programs 

Notice of Special Meeting
  A Special Meeting of the Wood Soil and Water Conservation District will be held
Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 8:00 a.m.
 The meeting will be held via Zoom.  The meeting is a public meeting. Contact the district office for a link to join.
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss district staffing. 
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Voting is open for the Wood SWCD Board of Supervisors.  New election procedures allow for 14 days of in-person voting at the Wood Soil and Water Conservation District office during regular business hours. Absentee voting begins July 29 and runs through August 26. The in-person voting period is August 27 until close of business on September 10.  Due to the current health and safety concerns, the district will not hold the traditional Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet.  

Election procedures and eligibility are included in the Election Legal Notice. 

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Click here for the
Jr. Conservationist program

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Manure BMPs

 The Ohio Department of Agriculture Division of Soil and Water Conservation would like to remind producers and nutrient applicators of laws and restrictions on manure application. Read more...

Tools to reach you. 

Serving your Natural Resource Conservation Needs

The Wood Soil and Water Conservation District strives to meet the conservation needs of Wood County residents.

Visit the district office.

Stop by to visit the staff to have questions answered, purchase conservation supplies, technical assistance, and for general natural resource guidance. 

Follow us on social media.

Social media is an inexpensive, quick way to reach the public with upcoming events, programs, concerns, and hot topics.

Join us at district sponsored events.

The Wood SWCD hosts conservation minded events throughout the year for all ages, rural and suburban landowners, and educators and conservationists.